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... and headed off into traffic. Found Stickley residence without incident, lots of traffic near the on ramp of the motorway but managed that ok. Made very welcome from the get go, relaxed and cooled down and then Janet brought out some pastries to have with beer (David) and my rhubarb and ginger juice which was so refreshing. Met their two daschunds, Frank and Roly . A year old and very sweet. Steve's niece Anna, and her NZ husband Phil joined us for a bbq ...

... Lasagne and the lovely lime cheesecake. I hope our lime is surviving the winter! I got plans for the limes?!?,? After tea, watched some Wimbledon highlights and then the movie, Saving Mr Banks, story of turning Mary Poppins the book into the movie and the relationship between Walt Disney and PL Travers. An excellent movie. Loved it. Made for a late night but well worth it. Nottingham tomorrow. Home looms large! Did enjoy the day ...

This is my last night at home before I head out to Guatemala via Houston. I'm too nervous to sleep and I'm enjoying my bedroom for the last time. I am also finishing some last minute music downloads and playlist editing for my ipod. Setting off at 4:30 in the morning for London Heathrow. I will also be keeping a personal journal as well as an online blog.

... kids and Sam went with nick to the hospital. Have not heard since - 8pm UK time so 7 am at home. Hopefully everyone is sleeping/recovering. Also hope we hear before bed time. Anyways, a good day to help take our minds from home. Brian and Sarah took us across Yorkshire to Fountain's Abbey, a ruin set in amazing grounds....Fill in the gaps... Aisleton The abbey was in a large valley as was ...

... further up the coast. The drive was pleasant and our iPad took us through a few back roads aka one lane thrill rides to 'speed' up the trip verses going inland to motorways. Scenery is pretty much the same rolling hills, hedges verses stone walls and farm land. Plenty of trees everywhere - in paddocks and the side of the road which I think is the key difference between NZ country side and English.